The breakfast was absolutely fantastic The best breakfast I’ve had.

The owner provides an exceptional breakfast every morning- best food we had on our entire trip.

If only I could give La Posada Pintada more than 5 Stars…
From making the reservation to our last delicious breakfast our visit was perfect.

We had hummingbirds all around us getting their breakfast at the hummingbird feeders within touching distance.

We missed the breakfast because we needed to leave before that time.

The next morning Jule fixed us a lovely and delicious breakfast, with eggs fixed in a way we'd never seen before!

The breakfast attendant directed us to a table littered with food debris.

The breakfast the next morning was so tasty!

The delicious breakfast was served in the patio overlooking a stunning view.

Humming birds with a feeder outside our door, Breakfast was good and made fresh for you, I hope to one day come back and spend a few days

Hands down this place was a best for us: set in beautiful surroundings, nice rooms, the hummingbirds flying around the porch, the breakfast, or that you can sit back on the balcony and enjoy the view.

Thanks - especially for the breakfast - homemade bread, jam, yogurt, granola along with sausage and eggs & tomato.

Our room was clean with comfortable beds, excellent shower and hand crafted bars of soap.

We slept well in quiet surroundings on comfortable beds.

The beds were very comfortable with nice crisp linen.

The room is good size and beds pillows are comfortable.

Beds are comfortable and having a mini-fridge and second sink was great.

comfy beds, quality sheets and towels, extraordinary views, and tasty breakfasts.

It's funky, refurbished, great shower, comfy beds and sleep.

The bed was comfortable and the room had a sitting area as well as a mini refrigerator and microwave .

It was so quaint and cute, very comfortable bed, the room has a fridge which was great.

Our room had the most comfortable bed and they use only high end linens and pillows.

The hot breakfast and home made breads were delicious,  Beds were comfortable and bathroom was large.

The room was large and had a couch, chairs, 2 very comfortable queen beds, a sink, mini fridge, coffee pot, etc.

Our rooms were large and beds comfortable.

The location is quiet, and the beds were very comfortable.

Good spacious rooms with comfortable beds and great shower.

Nice, cute, quiet, good sized room, comfortable bed, & friendly staff.

When we pulled into the parking lot, we were a bit skeptical.

I agree with a previous reviewer on the gravel parking - a bit tough for a motorcycle

I am not saying you can not park a motorcycle

And only about 10 rooms, so parking is just outside your doors.

Besides getting a top floor (reminder: no elevator) try to get a room on the left side (as you face you inn from the parking lot).

but if I must: the parking area does not reflect the standards of the place.

Beautiful rooms with outdoor patios front and back.

The room has a back patio that overlooks a stone ridge, and has a bistro table and two chairs.

We also enjoy eating the great breakfasts sitting on the Posada patio looking out at the beautiful rock formations and enjoying watching the hummingbirds coming to the feeders.

The comfortable room, the fabulous fresh breakfast or just sitting on the patio behind outside the room enjoying the desert.

The room was comfortable, with a pretty bathroom, a little patio, and a sofa.

Nice little patio with chairs to sit and watch the sun set and the stars rise.

but I spent my entire evening on the back patio.

Every guest room has a patio that looks out over the beautiful red rock formations that are common in this part of southern Utah.

The sunset at night on our back patio had beautiful views.

Each room has a large bathroom with two sinks and whirlpool tub and separate shower with three shower heads.We especially liked the private patio outside our room where we enjoyed a spectacular breakfast every morning.

There were French doors w/screen and patio with furniture and a great mountainous view out this way.

The room was spacious, with two queen beds, a couch, patio, bathroom.

There are so many special touches to this small motel, from the beautiful flowers growing out front, the patio tables outside each room, the hummingbird feeders, the delicious and fresh breakfast buffet , to the extremely comfortable rooms.

Enjoyed watching the hummingbirds on the feeders on the patio.

The back patio to our room offered a view of some red rocks.

Our very comfortable room was on the west end of the building on the second floor with a delightful patio, front and back, and great views of the surrounding cliffs.

This is a boutique hotel nestled against a large rock formation with a wonderful view.

The high red rocks dominated the nearby skyline.

The La Posada Pintada is near these landmarks: Valley of the Gods, Mexican Hat Rock Formation, Far Out Expeditions, Twin Rocks Trading Post, Bluff Fort Historic Site, Cow Canyon Trading Post, Hozho Spa, bayson wild expeditions, Latin Wild Expeditions, Wild Expeditions, Bears Ears Education Center, Sand Island Petroglyphs, Butler Wash Archeological Ruin, Mule Canyon Ruins, Sandstone Tours and Kane Gulch Ranger Station

The Posada is close to Bears Ears, the San Juan River if you’re into running the river, petroglyphs, ruins, incredible rock formations, and scenic overlooks.

There were beautiful rock formations behind the inn, which were visible from its not-very-private balconies and decks.

Easy walking distance to Twin Rocks for dinner.

It was very special, with a large room with balcony overlooking the rocks, lovely bathroom (delicious smelling soap) and a tasty breakfast outside.

We enjoyed our stay at La Posada Pintada for the beautiful views of the nearby pink bluffs and rock formations.

We also had a fantastic dinner at Twin Rocks Cafe down the street, and breakfast at the hotel the next morning felt more like we were at a B&B -- it was homemade, and you could enjoy it outside while hummingbirds flitted around you at the feeders and potted plants.

We stayed here recently, and I think the location is good, and within walking distance of a good restaurant called Twin Rocks.

Beds were fine, room was clean and the patio view looks out at rock face.

Its right next to the famous Twin Rock cafe and is very quiet like contry living in France or Mexico .

We had a gorgeous room on the ground floor with a spectacular red rock formations just outside our patio.

We were on the second floor and enjoyed the sun setting over the rock landscape in the back and enjoyed star-gazing in the vast, clear sky!

We had a room on the second floor with a semi-private back patio with views of the local rock formations and a sunset that I will not forget.

highly recommended and the Twin Rocks Cafe being just a short walk away is an added bonus.

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The included breakfast is very filling with lots of options.

The rooms were clean and comfortable and we enjoyed the very nice breakfast.

Free Breakfast had several choices -- juices, yogurt, eggs and cereals.

We had a nice complimentary breakfast the next morning too!

Beautiful place, nice room, NICE breakfast, the only motel I actually remember (except for the bad one in Las Vegas) from that 2-week trip.

We slept well and had a pretty good breakfast in the morning.

We loved how cozy and clean Recapture Lodge is, a real gem in Bluff, and an added bonus of super friendly staff and a comfortable setting for breakfast (included in the rate.)

Lovely to watch the hummingbirds whilst having communal breakfast in the main part of the building.

The building has a rustic look (lots of wood), and clearly caters to customers who enjoy outdoor activities--the main office has a well-stocked selection of maps and guide books for use by guests. A modest buffet breakfast (breads, yogurt, fruit, coffee, tea, orange juice,.  )

the pool was delightful after a day of hiking!the breakfast kept us going-altho not a hot breakfast, they have hardboiled eggs, cereal, breads, spreads.

Breakfast was included in the room rate and had more than enough to fuel one's day.

Breakfast was very good and we were pleased to see proper ceramic mugs, plates and dishes.

A great continental breakfast is served in a large airy room next to reception where you can find every bit of information imaginable about this corner of Utah.

but nice breakfast and ice to my tumblers before checking out.

Breakfast included, pool with hot tub, fridge and microwave and situated in a lovely little spot called Bluff, UT.

They have a free breakfast included, which is very generous, and tasty.

The owners could not be friendlier or more helpful, the rooms are clean and comfortable, wifi is good, and the included breakfast is particularly nice.

There is also a decent free breakfast available.

A good complimentary breakfast only made the experience that much better.

Continental breakfast was included, thought once again, pretty basic.

The rooms are clean, the beds comfortable, there is a free breakfast, a nice pool, and the evaporative cooling is all one needs in the dry desert.

It was modestly priced for this area at about $100 per night with  continental breakfast included.

You get a free breakfast in the morning, so what else do you need?

The basic and free continental breakfast (coffee, yogurt, toast/bagels, cold/hot cereal) was enough to get you started.

They offer a free breakfast here to get you going on your way.

Breakfast was included in the $75 which was reasonable considering there was not much choice in the area.

We stayed on the ground floor and had a table and chairs right outside the door.

but our room was conveniently on the ground floor, and was large and comfortable.

We enjoyed every aspect of the lodge - parking in front of the room, starry night pool, play ground, simple

The grounds had lots of trees, birdfeeders, picnic tables, and chairs.

The pool in the grounds is lovely on a hot afternoon, and the breakfast buffet is just want's needed: cereals, bread, fruit, coffee and tea.

Beautiful surrounding grounds of the lodge are a great way to start your day.

The rooms were a reasonable size and the grounds include a meadow area with plenty of wildlife.

Our room on the ground floor had all the facilities we required, kitchen, fridge etc.

There is also a nice walk down to the river directly from the Lodge, plus it's possible to have a good wonder over all the grounds.

In the daylight the grounds do have a slightly disheveled appearance (with miscellaneous police vehicles and tour buses parked there, and cattle grazing by the path to the river).

We use the great room for daily ground school.

The owners provide maps and books in the commons/breakfast room and often provide free programs by expert naturalists.

Thanks for the advice and information Jim!

Both the fort museum and Bear Ears information center are close.

Reception gave us a warm welcome with info about places to eat in town.

Tons of maps and guides and info about the area available dining room.

Many resource binders assembled over many years and maps are available.

They also host a huge collection of area maps and books for hiking and camping.

It had all sorts of local maps, books, pictures, etc--some on display and some within easy reach on bookshelves.

Clean rooms, maps and info about the area, nice local flavor!

With this info now available on the internet travelers can stay in more modern facilities.

The staff was fun with a great sense of humor and helped with lots of info to make sure we enjoyed our stay in Bluff - with a pool and pet friendly!

There is also a common room next to the lobby where the breakfast is that has a lot of books, maps, etc and travel ideas relating to the area of southeast Utah.

Maps and guidebooks are available for the area.

The lobby is chock-full of maps, guide books, and nature references for San Juan County.

But it has everything the outdoorsy business person needs; cleanliness, a great shower, WiFi, hospitable breakfast, hot tub, horse accommodations –  and a piano situated in a room of books and maps.

There is a trail down to the river, a pool and hot tub which we didn't not have time to enjoy, and a common room (where breakfast is served) filled with topo maps, books, and binders about the area.

You absolutely can't imagine the rich, wonderful conversations looking over the amazing map collection and sharing intel about slot canyons, hidden archeological sites, and some little-known wonders of the Southwest.

The owners have extensive local knowledge of what to do in the immediate area, including a large set of 3-ring finders with information.

We were able to get through on our cell in the middle of nowhere and a real person, not an automated machine, answered.

The RL owners jumped on the phone (landline.

Electric outlet handy in bedside lamp for phone charging.

And my cell phone (and those of my friends) did not work at the hotel,

Because of its loyal clientele and reputation among outdoors enthusiasts, Recapture books up, so make sure to call ahead.

but everyone uses their cell phone these days, don't they?

(no one had suggested otherwise) and "Should I just call the police?"

Call for a reservation there were no vacancy signs everywhere.

There are no in-room phones (my wife called to tell me something; the person on duty had to come to my room and offered to let me us the office phone) and there is no closet to hang clothing (there is a short bar in a corner that had 3 hangers).

but a little sparse (especially for those of us who think an egg or some meat is fairly important to calling it a breakfast!)

No amenities like telephone or wi-fi --  which is perhaps a good thing when getting ready for camping.

Not great no air conditioning small shower no bathtub stay only if you have no choice will definitely make reservations ahead of time to stay somewhere else  no phone or clocks in the room sleeping in the car would have been better

The process from calling and having our wish fulfilled: a kitchen in the room went fine and it was obvious that the manager had gone through some recalculating in order to please us.

If you want coffee makers, phone or in room hairdryer plus top of the range A/C - look elsewhere.

Perhaps more importantly (for us), the Hooks seem to be connected to everyone in town and know whom to call for every kind of need: supplies, shuttle drivers, car repairs, etc.

Here's what they don't have: no phone, no clock radio, no a/c, no shampoo or blow dryers.

The staff was more than helpful, and allowed me to call my husband from their phone when my cell phone provider did not work in this area.

To make a phone call, borrow the phone in the office.

There is no phone in the room, and two out of four lamps in the room did not work.

The bath towels were thin, and one of them we were given was stained (simple fix=buy new bath towels) 
I am sure it is expensive to renovate a room,

I can't believe someone complained about the towels!

Vintage motel in that the linoleum floor creaks, carpet is plush the light fixtures are original and the towels are thin.

Really though, do something about the towels.

but had thin towels, no clock, mattress was OK but blanket was thin same with bedspread.

but I would suggest the lodge invest in some new towels.

Th room was okay, needed some TLC with the towels a bit worn

The towels were thin and I would have a hard time using the facecloth on my dog.

I note that recent changes to towels and breakfast charges have been implemented so please, please Mr and Mrs Hooke, show some respect for your guests and spend some money (you must have plenty judging by how full you are) on replacing essential items

My only criticism (as a previous reviewer's) would be regarding the towels - too small and thin.

The towels were also hard and very scratchy.

The only negative was the towels which were somewhat small and threadbare.

The towels in the bathroom were worn and thin.

If you like thick towels, bring your own.

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The food at the cafe was quite good and reasonably priced and we had two breakfasts and dinners there.

Balconies are great for sitting and enjoying breakfast looking up at the canyon walls.

The little cafe has freshly baked breakfasts and light dinners.

The food was made to order and was delicious.

but went for breakfast at the Cedars Café.

A truly gorgeous spot, nice balcony, comfortable bed, friendly hotel folks and delicious breakfast.

The pizza (including gluten free options) and breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced.

If we didn’t feel like cooking we could eat at the Cedar Shack which had a simple menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner all cooked fresh on site.

Onsite food options are delicious and affordable.

Wonderful place to stay amongst the land of few and far between option….Rooms were clean, shower was good,  little cafe on site great for coffee and breakfast.

The restaurant was also lacking, Just a shack that served pizzas, wraps, and breakfast burritos.

The Anasazi pizza was delicious as we sat on the balcony enjoying the rock formations!!

We were able to take care of our breakfast and lunch-

We had breakfast and dinner at the Cafe and the food was delicious.

Cedar Shack for snacks or breakfast was very convenient.

but we were there in October and the pool was too cold to swim in.

It could only raise the temperature a few degrees warmer than the outside, so we were very cold.

Food: eggs cold, espresso just short regular coffee, fruit bowl made of collapsed frozen fruit.

The room design is cold and contemporary.

It's situated next to a scenic rock wall and not too far from Monument Valley (roughly 1hr)

It has two pools: a very small heated one and a slightly larger "cold" one.

This is elegance that warms your heart rather than the cold elegance of expensive materials.

I don't think there was an elevator in the building we were in, and since there is no carpet in the room, we could hear the people walking around in the room above us quite loudly.

We would have hoped to be on the ground floor, as requested due to age and physical issues since they do not have elevators.

They do not have elevators so you must request a ground floor room if that is an issue.

Be aware that there are no elevators so you will have to hump your bags up the stairs or pay for concierge service.

The lack of an elevator was not an issue.

but there were no escalators in the facility, so remember to ask for rooms on the ground floor, should you have mobility issues.

However, at check in, we found that we had a second-floor room and were shocked to find that there was no elevator.

My only suggestion would be to get a second floor room (no elevators) if you can.

We were given the option of a ground floor room with a patio and no stairs (there is no elevator).

There are no elevators, so keep that in mind if you have a 2nd or 3 rd floor room.

If you are carrying heavy bags, ask for a room on the ground floor: There are no elevators.

There is a spa, store, pool and hot tub, gym, and conference room.

The pool and hot tub was beautiful  and we did get to use it once.

The shower was amazing with two large separate shower heads, The pool and hot tub were great as well.

From the room, to the pool and hot tub, to the live music, the super friendly staff, the fire pits…we couldn’t have asked for anything more.

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